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Man caught with 300 tortoises and 77 parrots bound for Malta at Sicilian port
A Maltese man faced animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered 300 tortoises and 77 parrots, mostly endangered species, packed in a car at a Sicilian port.
Iran’s oil minister resigns as country’s economic crisis worsens
Iran’s oil minister resigned amid allegations of mismanagement of oil export revenues as the country faces severe economic crisis, including 85% inflation and a collapsing currency.
Yemeni military says it has retaken Mokha and ‘secured’ Red Sea waterway
Yemeni pro-government forces backed by Saudi Arabia announced they have retaken the Red Sea port city of Mokha and secured the Bab al-Mandab Strait during a major offensive against Houthi fighters.
Zelensky condemns ‘horrific’ Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
Ukraine’s President Zelensky condemned a Russian strike on a vessel carrying corn in the Black Sea, saying the ship’s captain was killed and another crew member went missing.
Norway plans temporary ban on smart glasses in some public places
Norway is planning a temporary ban on smart glasses in parks, beaches, museums, shopping centers, schools, and other public places amid privacy concerns about unauthorized recording.
Pentagon stops using Anthropic tools after blacklisting company, BBC told
The US Department of Defence has ceased using Anthropic’s AI tools months after designating the company a national security supply chain risk, a Pentagon official told the BBC.
In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain
A Senegalese trainee nurse gave birth hours before a major health strike, exposing severe shortages in hospital infrastructure and resources plaguing the country’s underfunded medical system.
South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional unity government and appointed a caretaker administration, consolidating power ahead of elections scheduled for December 22.
Hurricane Polo intensifies into rare category 5 storm off the coast of Mexico
Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified into a category 5 storm off Mexico’s coast, with sustained winds near 180 mph fueled by record-breaking ocean temperatures linked to El Niño.
Japan PM pledges support for international criminal court after Trump calls it ‘out of control’
Japan’s prime minister pledges consistent support for the international criminal court after Donald Trump called the institution ‘out of control’ and urged member nations to withdraw.
Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
Reports of violence against women and girls in Gaza have surged sharply, with the UN Population Fund documenting a 123% increase in early and forced marriage cases in the second quarter of this year.
Trump rallies Latin American allies against drug cartels
Trump rallies Latin American allies to jointly target drug cartels as transnational terrorism threats, with 15 coalition nations pledging asset freezes and visa restrictions against criminal organizations.
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More than 24 states sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding
More than 24 states sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging it unlawfully conditioned federal disaster funding on compliance with election and immigration policy changes.
Democrats say Social Security boss’ message pushed misleading statements on Trump tax law’s benefits
Democratic senators accused Social Security’s commissioner of misusing official resources to promote misleading statements about Republican tax legislation’s benefits to seniors ahead of midterm elections.
Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee
The Senate health committee postponed a vote on CDC director nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz, with the panel planning to vote next week after a family emergency affected Republican attendance.
Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors
The government withdrew subpoenas targeting three New York Times reporters after a federal judge criticized its legal approach as failing to follow required procedures for compelling journalist testimony.
Trump says nearly 200 firms have signed pledge to protect Americans from costs arising from datacenters
Trump announced approximately 200 entities have signed a non-binding pledge intended to prevent consumers from bearing datacenter costs, covering firms supplying 80% of US power distribution.
Education Department rescinds disparate impact rule, a key tool used to assess school discrimination
The Education Department rescinded a disparate impact rule used to assess school discrimination, requiring proof of intentional discrimination instead. The move drew sharp criticism from civil rights advocates who said it undermines protections for students of color.
US trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump ‘in denial’ over price hikes
Trump’s trade chief denied tariffs raised US prices during Senate testimony, while Democrats cited studies showing families paid $1,700 more in tariff costs since the president’s return to office.
Election deniers win Republican primaries in Arizona
Trump-backed election denier Andy Biggs won Arizona’s Republican gubernatorial primary, setting up a fall race against Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in a key battleground state.
House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue
The House approved legislation Wednesday barring members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks, a long-discussed ethics proposal that advanced amid campaign season but faced criticism over exemptions and unrelated provisions.
R. James Woolsey, CIA director during the Clinton administration, dies at 84
R. James Woolsey, who served as CIA director during the Clinton administration starting in early 1993, has died at age 84 from a stroke.
Judge questions difference between Hegseth’s testosterone policy and transgender care for troops
A federal judge questioned whether Defense Secretary Hegseth’s testosterone treatment program for troops differs legally from hormone therapy provided to transgender service members under Trump’s military ban.
House Republicans to write $95bn bill to fund Iran war and aid farmers
House Republicans passed a $95 billion budget resolution authorizing spending for Iran military operations, farmer aid, and voting restrictions, advancing it through special reconciliation procedures requiring only a simple majority.
Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor’s race
Republican Steve Hilton launched his California gubernatorial campaign Wednesday, urging voters who dislike President Trump to consider supporting him anyway, while pledging to slash gas prices, utility bills, and state income taxes.
Trump scoffs at ‘affordability’ as he touts economic policies at Georgia rally
Trump dismissed affordability as a Democratic talking point while promoting his Trump accounts investment program at a Georgia rally, touting economic benefits despite low approval ratings on economic handling.
Democrats try to harness data center backlash that’s dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
Data center backlash in rural Texas is dividing traditionally Republican areas as Democrats spotlight the issue in the 2026 governor’s race, potentially reshaping the state’s political dynamics.
‘New York Times’ alleges White House abuses legal system to intimidate reporters
The New York Times argues the White House is abusing the justice system to identify its reporters’ sources in stories about Air Force One security concerns, claiming it violates First Amendment protections.
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This farm raised thousands of pigs for slaughter. Now it’s growing mushrooms instead
A central Iowa farm transitioned from raising thousands of pigs to growing specialty mushrooms, receiving support from an organization helping industrial farmers shift to sustainable agricultural practices.
Kraft Heinz bets on more flavors for Philadelphia cream cheese as it looks to revive brands
Kraft Heinz is launching three new Philadelphia cream cheese flavors this week and plans to introduce 10 varieties over two years as part of a broader effort to revitalize its struggling legacy brands.
Children’s clothing retailer Carter’s is rebranding to appeal to a new generation of parents
Children’s clothing retailer Carter’s announced a rebrand this week to appeal to Generation Z parents, as the 161-year-old company works to recover from recent financial struggles and store closures.
GM launching new customer software experience with redesigned Chevy, GMC pickups
General Motors is launching a redesigned in-vehicle software experience for its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups later this year, featuring smartphone-like customization and improved integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is getting a makeover as it prepares for its ‘next 3,000’ locations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe unveiled a redesigned brand identity featuring brighter colors and a new logo as it pursues expansion toward 3,000 locations under Blackstone ownership.
Next forecasts bigger profits after hot weather lifts sales
Next raised its full-year profit forecast by £12m to £1.26bn, marking the fourth increase this year, citing unexpectedly warm weather and better-than-anticipated sales across UK and overseas operations.
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Microsoft says virtually nobody was grabbing NYT articles through its chatbot
Microsoft claims analysis of 8.2 million Copilot chat logs shows minimal reproduction of copyrighted news and book content, with few instances containing substantial overlaps with publisher works.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers have increasingly adopted ASCII smuggling, a technique using invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters, with Microsoft detecting a massive spike in such messages beginning in early February.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom admits overemphasizing VMware Cloud Foundation, pricing out small-to-medium businesses. The company plans to release an updated vSphere Standard edition soon to address affordability concerns.
Roland is getting into generative AI music with Melody Flip
Roland has introduced Melody Flip, a generative AI music tool available as a DAW plug-in that generates melodic loops, chord progressions, and drums across 250 themed genre palettes.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced VMware licensing fees by over 85 percent by migrating to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s virtualization software and hybrid cloud management platform.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A US senator is requesting the NSA provide guidance on which virtual private networks best protect Americans from foreign surveillance, citing confusion over technical options and trade-offs.
You can watch the coolant flow inside Ugreen’s liquid-cooled power bank
Ugreen launches the MagFlow Pro, a $149.99 power bank featuring liquid-cooling technology with a visible coolant window, claiming to be the first wireless-charging power bank with such a system.
The unusually muted Tesla Cybercab launch
Tesla unveiled its Cybercab autonomous vehicle at a private event in Austin, marking a milestone for the company’s push into driverless technology, though the low-key launch drew criticism from some corners.
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Uzbekistan Scales Back Nuclear Cooperation With Russia
Uzbekistan is scaling back its reliance on Russia’s Rosatom for nuclear plant construction, announcing plans for a new international consortium to oversee the project just three months after a ceremonial groundbreaking.
Sudan Could Become the Red Sea’s Next Energy Security Flashpoint
Investigations reveal evidence that Sudan’s military may have developed and used improvised chlorine weapons, potentially creating new energy security risks in the Red Sea region and threatening critical oil infrastructure.
GM, Ford Turn EV Battery Bust Into Energy Storage Bet
General Motors and Ford are pivoting excess electric vehicle battery capacity toward energy storage systems, capitalizing on surging demand from data centers and grid infrastructure following massive EV investment write-downs.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is seeking formal recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, while the firm states there is currently no staff demand for unionization.
US Lobby’s $1.1 Trillion Freight Rail Electrification Study Intentionally Asked The Wrong Question
A $1.1 trillion freight rail electrification study commissioned by the Association of American Railroads examined catenary deployment across the Class I network, though critics argue it framed the wrong analytical question about feasibility.
Oil Majors Seek Bigger Bargaining Power in Labor Disputes
Major U.S. oil companies are intensifying labor negotiations by using lockouts and replacement workers to pressure unions into accepting contract proposals with reduced benefits compared to industry standards.
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Trump vowed to stop an ‘energy emergency.’ Then he created a real one.
President Trump declared a national energy emergency upon taking office, but experts say the current fuel price crisis stems from geopolitical factors beyond his control, and his executive interventions have proven ineffective.
Cop31 host urges wealthy countries to spend ‘much more’ on climate than defence
The host of the upcoming UN climate summit urges wealthy nations to prioritize climate spending over military budgets, arguing climate change poses the greatest security threat. The Cop31 president hedged on repeating previous fossil fuel phase-out agreements.
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The ‘Science of Reading’ Movement Is Evolving. Is Math Next?
As the science of reading movement matures, schools are now pursuing similar evidence-based reforms in mathematics, with 18 states passing math legislation between 2022 and 2025.
Pace of college closings picks up, with more projected
More than 440 private nonprofit colleges face closure risk due to declining enrollment and rising debt, with small rural and religiously affiliated institutions most endangered.
A New Tool Can Predict Absenteeism—Before It’s Chronic
Researchers have developed a tool that predicts student absenteeism before it becomes chronic, allowing districts to identify at-risk students at the start of the school year using past attendance data.
Trump Admin Drops Demand for Names of Jewish Penn Employees
The Trump administration withdrew a subpoena seeking names and contact information of Jewish employees at the University of Pennsylvania, with the university agreeing to drop its appeal in the settlement.
Many game sites evade school web filters
Many game websites are circumventing school web filters through proxy servers and hidden screen tactics, allowing students to access inappropriate content despite institutional blocking measures.
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